Images of Africa, curated by David C. Tambo (retired Head of Special Collections) and Edward Fields (Special Collections Reading Room Manager and IS Supervisor), is on view in Davidson Library’s Special Collections (Third Floor) through January 2015. The exhibition showcases maps from as early as the 17th century, photograph collections dating to the latter 19th century, and numerous personal and printed materials.
Also: Save the Date, November 6th to be exact, for a public reception of the exhibition from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in Library’s Mary Cheadle Room (3rd Floor), where DJ Jon Ward will be spinning a selection of African 78s. For more information on Jon Ward’s collection of African vinyl, visit his website.